619900Other miscellaneous telecommunications activities n.e.c.
其他雜項電訊活動
Why 6 digits?
HSIC subclasses are 6 digits. The first four match the international ISIC class; Hong Kong adds a two-digit local suffix for finer detail, especially across its import and export trade, so a code steps from a 4-digit class straight to a 6-digit subclass. More on the HSIC structure.
This subclass includes various telecommunications activities that do not fall under specific categories. It encompasses services such as internet protocol (IP) telephony, paging services, the operation of satellite earth stations, telecommunications reselling, value-added services, and telex typing services.
This classification includes
- internet protocol (IP) telephony
- paging services
- satellite earth station operation
- telecommunications reselling and value-added services
- telex typing services
Licences and approvals
What this activity needs to operate
Activities under this code trigger the following licensing regimes. Emerhub prepares and files each application on your behalf.
Unified Carrier Licence and Services-Based Operator Licence
Communications Authority (Office of the Communications Authority, OFCA)
A Unified Carrier Licence (UCL) under the Telecommunications Ordinance (Cap. 106) is required to establish and maintain facility-based public telecommunications networks that cross unleased Government land or public streets, covering fixed, mobile and converged services; it is valid for 15 years. Operators providing public telecommunications services without such facilities, for example local voice telephony, external telecommunications services or MVNO services, apply instead for a Services-Based Operator (SBO) Licence, which is valid for 2 years.
- Processing time
- OFCA acknowledges receipt of UCL applications within 5 working days; no published overall determination target
Official sourceVerified 2026-07-14
Offshore profits claim feasibility
MediumWhile some telecommunications services can be performed remotely, many activities require local infrastructure and customer interaction in Hong Kong. Contracts are often negotiated with local clients, making it challenging to qualify for offshore treatment.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES AND
31/60 characters
Chinese 中文
電訊服務及其他活動
9/30 characters
Standard compliance
Compliance every Hong Kong company shares
Beyond anything specific to this activity, every Hong Kong company handles two-tiered profits tax, the annual return (Form NAR1) within 42 days of its incorporation anniversary, audited accounts, MPF enrolment for staff, and a company secretary. Emerhub runs all of it on your behalf.
See the full Hong Kong compliance calendarFrequently asked questions
Do I need a license for IP telephony?
Yes, you need a telecommunications license from the Communications Authority to operate IP telephony services in Hong Kong.
What are the classification boundaries for telecom activities?
Telecommunications activities are classified based on the nature of services provided. Ensure your activities align with the defined categories to avoid regulatory issues.
How is tax applied to telecommunications services?
Telecommunications services are subject to Hong Kong's profits tax. If services are performed entirely outside Hong Kong, you may qualify for offshore tax treatment.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a other miscellaneous telecommunications activities n.e.c. business in Hong Kong?
Emerhub incorporates your company, registers the business nature above with the IRD, files every licence application, and runs your company secretary and compliance calendar. You provide the documents; Emerhub handles every government interaction.
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